Bear Valley ski area, Northern Sierra Nevada, California

Bear Valley ski area, Northern Sierra Nevada, California

Lots of really great runs, too many to name. I go here as often as I have a chance. says Jake.

Bear Valley has an average part of expert and advanced runs and an average share of green and blue trails. Bear Valley gets heavier than average snow each season. The inspiring yearly snowfall of 30 feet is more than enough for especially pleasant coverage. There are 67 runs to pick from; there are plenty runs for every capability. Bear Valley is an average size ski area boasting a roughly average vertical drop compared

    to other west coast ski areas. With 1,280 acres of skiing land you will never be short of skiing territory. The 1,900 feet of drop from top to bottom is reasonably acceptable; it's enough to get some decent time on the slopes between lifts. The California summits
in winter are a fine location for skiing and snowboarding. Please refer to the ski trail map of Bear Valley on this internet page for information. The snowboarding and the skiing in this part of the country is a brilliant thing to do throughout the snow season. A little exercise and just hanging out with your skiing pals are nice motives to come. There are 11 good ski lifts here, and they are ably looked after and managed by welcoming people. This ski mountain has an ok selection of trails and enough different ski lifts

to serve them all. Some people prefer skiing and some snowboarding, either way, this is a vicinity with a lot of places for that. The summits of the Northern Sierra Nevada give this ski area an unbelievably fine scenery. This ski resort has a magnificent selection of ski slopes to match all abilities; it's just not possible to get bored here. Winter in the mountains of California and the buzz of rocketing down a slope have folks coming from near and far. The close by accommodations are a bit far from the bottom area, but do book a room before heading out in view of the fact that it is a very popular destination. The Northern Sierra Nevada in wintertime is a fine location for skiing and snowboarding.

The Mountain Club, Kirkwood
8 miles away
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QUICK STATS
Vertical drop: 1,900 feet

Total Runs: 67
- 35% Expert and Advanced
- 40% Intermediate Runs
- 25% Beginner Runs

Total Lifts: 11

Skiing Area: 1,280 acres
Annual snowfall: 30 feet

Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.492841
Longitude: -120.043924

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Ski Areas Near Bear Valley ski area:

Kirkwood, California , 10 miles away
   2000 vertical feet
   65 runs - 15 lifts
   35% Expert & Adv.
   50% Intermediate
   15% Beginner

Sierra at Tahoe, California , 17 miles away
   2212 vertical feet
   46 runs - 12 lifts
   25% Expert & Adv.
   50% Intermediate
   25% Beginner

Dodge Ridge, California , 17 miles away
   1600 vertical feet
   59 runs - 10 lifts
   20% Expert & Adv.
   40% Intermediate
   40% Beginner

Heavenly, California , 25 miles away
   3500 vertical feet
   94 runs - 31 lifts
   35% Expert & Adv.
   45% Intermediate
   20% Beginner

Homewood, California , 33 miles away
   1650 vertical feet
   56 runs - 8 lifts
   35% Expert & Adv.
   50% Intermediate
   15% Beginner

Granlibakken, California , 37 miles away
   300 vertical feet
   1 runs - 2 lifts
   0% Expert & Adv.
   75% Intermediate
   25% Beginner

Alpine Meadows, California , 39 miles away
   1802 vertical feet
   100 runs - 14 lifts
   35% Expert & Adv.
   40% Intermediate
   25% Beginner

Squaw Valley, California , 40 miles away
   2850 vertical feet
   177 runs - 33 lifts
   30% Expert & Adv.
   45% Intermediate
   25% Beginner

Diamond Peak, Nevada , 42 miles away
   1840 vertical feet
   30 runs - 6 lifts
   36% Expert & Adv.
   46% Intermediate
   18% Beginner

Northstar at Tahoe, California , 42 miles away
   2280 vertical feet
   70 runs - 17 lifts
   25% Expert & Adv.
   50% Intermediate
   25% Beginner

Whitewater Near Bear Valley ski area:

Mokelumne River - North Fork, Alpine/ Amador/ Calaveras County , 2 miles away, Class V+ - 24.9 miles long (Route 4 Bridge to Salt Springs Reservoir)

Stanislaus River - Middle Fork, Tuolumne County , 16 miles away, Class IV-V - 13 miles long (Baker Campground to Donnells Lake)

Stanislaus River - North Fork, Calaveras/ Tuolumne County , 18 miles away, Class III-V - 3 miles long (Board's Crossing to Calaveras Big Trees)

Trails Near Bear Valley ski area:

Emigrant Trail, Alpine County , 2 miles away, 1.2 hiking miles, 463 feet elevation difference

Charity Valley Trail, Alpine County , 15 miles away, 4.5 hiking miles, 2275 feet elevation difference

Hawley Grade Trail, El Dorado County , 17 miles away, 1.8 hiking miles, 920 feet elevation difference

National Parks Near Bear Valley ski area:

Yosemite National Park, Yosemite National Park - CA , 56 miles away